Principal Character Technical Animator

2K(20 days ago)

Montréal, Quebec, CanadaOnsiteFull TimeSenior$125,752 - $168,871 (estimated)Animation

About this role

A Principal Technical Animator at Cloud Chamber is a senior member of the Animation Team focused on advancing character technology and pipelines for AAA game development. The role centers on bringing characters to life through a deep blend of technical rigging, anatomical knowledge, and collaboration with animation and engineering teams. This position supports the studio's creative vision by driving technical solutions and mentoring other artists.

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Required Skills

Character Rigs
Rigging
Technical Animation
Unreal Engine
Unreal Python
C++
Maya
Deformations
FK/IK
Blend Shapes

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field
Equivalent Industry Experience

About 2K

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2K is a global video game publisher that produces and markets interactive entertainment across consoles, PC, and mobile. It publishes titles in today’s most popular genres — shooters, action, role‑playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment — and is known for major franchises such as NBA 2K, WWE 2K, Borderlands, BioShock, and XCOM. Working with internal and external development studios, 2K supports live services, DLC, and post‑launch content with a focus on high production values and community engagement.